Six Flags Suit, Hot Dogs, Abandoned Dogs: Patch Top Stories

WORCESTER, MA — From a tragic two-alarm fire to a goose poop lawsuit, here are the top stories on Patch for the week ending July 2.

Woman Sues Six Flags After Slipping On Goose Poop, Breaking Ankle

A Massachusetts woman took an unexpected slide at a New York Six Flags water park in 2019, now she's suing for $250,000.

MBTA Begins Framingham-Worcester Line Third Track Project

The plan to add a third track between Framingham and Wellesley could mean more express trains on the Heart to Hub express route from Worcester to Boston.

Natick Diner Has Best Hot Dog In MA: Ranking

A Natick diner that's been steaming its hot dogs the same way for a century has earned many accolades over the years.

$2.59M Private Island For Sale Near Wachusett Reservoir

This home in Clinton might be one of the largest for sale in the state right now.

Dogs Abandoned At Framingham School During High Heat

The two dogs were found Tuesday locked in crates at a school during the peak of the recent heat wave.

Bucking Bronco: Theft Of Plastic Steer Sparks Marlborough Chase

A Marlborough officer spotted the man running across a downtown street with a plastic steer, setting off a foot chase.

A Cleaner Charles River May Start At A Park In Milford

The project won't get underway until 2022, but designers hope it will keep phosphates out of the river.

July 5 Is One Of Busiest Days For Local Animal Shelters

If your pet runs away during this weekend's fireworks, here are some resources you can turn to.

Big Summer Ahead For Downtown Framingham, DFI Predicts

Events, new restaurants and the return of an autumn festival are all on the agenda in the coming months.

Pet Dies In 2-Alarm Sudbury House Fire

Fire departments from across the region responded to the fire, which broke out in a basement early Friday morning.